Stepping inside The Hitting Zone today is Cody Massey of Buzzin’ Baseball for a conversation centered on one of the biggest challenges in player development: how do we build decision makers instead of athletes who rely on constant coaching cues?

Mitch and Cody define what real development looks like and why the basics are often missing at the lower levels of the game. They discuss the dangers of over-coaching, the importance of keeping things simple, and how players can learn to self-adjust instead of waiting for instruction. 
The conversation also hits on the importance of pre-season discussions about approach, helping athletes understand expectations, ownership, and how to compete without being micromanaged.

This episode is about creating smarter players — athletes who can problem-solve, adapt, and trust their training when the game speeds up. 

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